However, he will miss the much awaited local derby with The Stags at Meadow Lane on November 9th after picking up his 5th booking of the season in last nights LDV Vans Trophy defeat to Division 2 leaders Wigan Athletic.
His bookings have come against Barnsley, Brentford, Luton, Northampton and Wigan and for this he will serve a 1 match suspension.
The former Manchester City defender is the only Magpies player to have started every single League and Cup game so far this season.